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I.
Call to Order Judge Executive David Johnston
I.A.
Prayer and Pledge to American Flag
II.
Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation
The Ohio County Judge Executive David Johnston, signed a proclamation, proclaiming October in Ohio County as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
III.
Approve September 23, 2025 Minutes
Motion Passed: Approved September 23, 2025 Minutes passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.
IV.
Bills, Claims, Payments and Transfers
Motion Passed: Bills, Claims, Payments and Transfers stand approved as presented passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Jason Bullock.
V.
Ordinance 2025-5 Biodigester 2nd Reading
Motion Passed: Motion to approve the 2nd Reading of Biodigester Ordinance 2025-5 passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Dale Beavin.
VI.
Treasurer Authorization - OCEDA
Motion Passed: Motion to authorize Treasurer to issue checks for the approved OCEDA loan to Wright Time Broadcasting passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Jason Bullock.
VII.
CD Purchase - Treasurer, Candy Thomas
Motion Passed: Approve to allow the County Treasurer and Judge Executive to purchase short term CD(s) from the Opioid Fund and ARCH Fund. Amount not to Exceed Available Balance from each fund WITH THE Judge Executive and Treasurer. passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Larry Morphew.
VIII.
Clerk's September 2025 Financial Statement
Motion Passed: Acknowledge receipt of Clerk's September 2025 financial statement passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Michael McKenney.
IX.
Waterline Extension - Neafus Road
Subsidiary Motion Passed: Motion to put 1300 feet of waterline on Neafus Road on the rural waterline list
Motion to put the Nefus Road waterline on the top of the rural waterline list passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Dale Beavin.
Motion Passed: Motion to put 1300 feet of waterline on Neafus Road on the rural waterline list passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Dale Beavin.
X.
Boom Mower Bids / Treasurer Authorization
Motion Passed: Motion to accept the bid from BEC Brown Equipment Company for a 24' boom mower, for 257,498.00, and for the treasurer to secure funds and write the check for the purchase of the mower, to first be paid back by FEMA funds, and 2nd from sale of surplus equipment passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Jason Bullock.
XI.
Shreve Bridge Construction Bids
Motion Passed: Motion to accept the bid from Jave, LLC for 386,300.00 to replace the last wooden bridge in the county, which is on Shreve Road with funds from a grant passed with a motion by Dale Beavin and a second by Larry Morphew.
XII.
Personnel
XII.A.
Ohio County Public Library Board Appointment
Motion Passed: Motion to appointment Julie Francis to the Ohio County Public Library Board Trustees, term to end 11/14/2029 passed with a motion by David Johnston.
XIII.
Committee Reports
XIII.A.
Wage Scale Committee
Motion Passed: Motion to allow Jailer, Landon Spurlock, to shift a full time position to part time and to give his full-time employees a $1.00 per hour raise, Jason Bullock stated he needed to passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Larry Morphew.
Jason Bullock stated that he needed amend his motion to state that the change will be effective November 1, 2025
XIII.B.
Administrative Code Committee
Motion Passed: Motion to accept the first reading of Ordinance 2025-5, Admin Code Amendment passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.
Amendment to read:
Department heads may eliminate a position within their department for the purpose of reallocating funds to provide salary increases to existing staff, subject to the approval of the court. Once a position is eliminated for this purpose, it shall not be reconsidered for reinstatement to the department's payroll for a minimum period of three (3) years. The question was asked what number this would have, and fiscal court clerk state she would need to double check the records.
XIII.C.
Housing Committee
Michael McKinney stated that the housing committee had met, and invited anyone who would like to be involved in helping with ideas, to give him a call.
XIV.
Magistrate's Comments and Requests
XIV.A.
District 1 - Magistrate Michael McKenney
Thanked the Road Department, and Road supervisor, Nick for taking care of the roads and thanked the citizens who call him expressing their concern on issues.
XIV.B.
District 2 - Magistrate Jason Bullock
XIV.C.
District 3 - Magistrate Bo Bennett
XIV.D.
District 4 - Magistrate Dale Beavin
Motion Passed: Motion to start taking bids for a new pot hole patcher, to advertise for bids to be opened at the next Road Committee meeting on October 28, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. passed with a motion by Dale Beavin and a second by Larry Morphew.
XIV.E.
District 5 - Magistrate Larry Morphew
Expressed concerns of the condition and repair status for Alford Lane.
Asked all to be in prayer for Anne Melton's family.
XV.
Citizen's Comments
Kori Geary spoke about the Mission Center and the new outreach program, Broken Pieces, and asked if there was a way to help them in their mission. It was stated that Jimmy Cantrell with the ARCH program would be the one to talk to.
Several citizens spoke to express their concerns on the biodigester issue.
XVI.
Adjournment
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